EST to PST Converter – Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time
PST is 3 hours behind EST. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving, while PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8, switching to PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
EST to PST Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| EST (UTC-5) | PST (UTC-8) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EST and PST?
PST is 3 hours behind EST. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8.
How do I convert EST to PST?
Take your time in EST and subtract 3 hours. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM in PST. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect EST to PST conversion?
Yes. EST switches to EDT (UTC-4) in summer and PST switches to PDT (UTC-7) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and PST?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. PST is 3 hours behind EST, so there is normally several hours of business-hours overlap.